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NATO official confirms that allies are looking to swap control of certain NATO military leadership centers, such as the NATO’s Joint Command Center in Norfolk, the Joint Command Center in Naples, and the Allied Maritime Command in the UK. "Allies have agreed on a new distribution of senior officer responsibility across the NATO Command Structure in which European Allies, including NATO’s newest members, will play a more prominent role in the Alliance’s military leadership. We will provide more details in due course. The decision relates to planning for future rotations," the official said. "This is a common sense move, with Europe moving to the fore and America absolutely committed to NATO," added the official.Politico first reported the proposed changes ahead of the Munich Security Conference later this week in Germany

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the transatlantic relationship has changed, adding that no one regrets it more than he does, and that Europe must achieve greater technological independence from the United States

Germany's Merz says Iranian government's 'days are numbered'

Deutsche Bank raided by German police in money laundering probe

Germany strongly condemns DPRK’s ballistic missile launches of 27 January. They put regional security & stability at risk & exacerbate international tensions. We urge DPRK to stop the unlawful development, test & transfer of ballistic missiles, as requested by UNSC multiple times

Britannian hallituksen julkaiseman yhteisen lausunnon mukaan 14 Euroopan maata on ilmoittanut sulkevansa Itämeren Venäjän niin kutsutulta varjolaivastolta. Maat varoittivat, että alkuperäänsä salaavia tankkereita, kuten lippujen vaihtamista, transponderien kytkemistä pois päältä tai ilman asianmukaisia asiakirjoja toimimista, kohdellaan kansallisuudettomina aluksina. Tällaiset alukset voidaan pysäyttää ilman oikeudellista riskiä. Venäjää syytettiin myös satelliittinavigointijärjestelmien tahallisesta häirinnästä, vakavan uhan aiheuttamisesta meriturvallisuudelle ja pelastustoimien vaikeuttamisesta onnettomuustilanteissa. Lausunnon allekirjoittivat Belgia, Tanska, Viro, Suomi, Ranska, Saksa, Islanti, Latvia, Liettua, Alankomaat, Norja, Puola, Ruotsi ja Yhdistynyt kuningaskunta.

Saksan ulkoministeriö: Emme hyväksy vakoilua Saksassa – etenkään diplomaattisen aseman varjolla. Kutsuimme tänään Venäjän suurlähettilään liittovaltion ulkoministeriöön ja ilmoitimme hänelle, että Venäjän puolesta vakoillut henkilö karkotetaan maasta.

Merz: We will protect Denmark and Greenland from the threat posed by Russia. We will uphold the principle of terrotorial integrity and sovereignty

Chancellor Merz: In recent days the U.S. demanded greater influence in Greenland. We welcome that the U.S. is taking the threat posed by Russia in the arctic seriously. We experience it daily. As NATO allies we must do more

On Tuesday, right next to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, farmers protested against the soon-to-be-entered EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Germany’s finance minister is throwing his weight behind France on the need for a tough counterstrike against President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to press for U.S. control of Greenland

The German military is pulling its reconnaissance team out of Greenland. Fifteen soldiers are reportedly leaving the Arctic island on a civilian flight to Copenhagen

Trump: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland have journeyed to Greenland, for purposes unknown. This is a very dangerous situation for the Safety, Security, and Survival of our Planet. These Countries, who are playing this very dangerous game, have put a level of risk in play that is not tenable or sustainable. Therefore, it is imperative that, in order to protect Global Peace and Security, strong measures be taken so that this potentially perilous situation end quickly, and without question. Starting on February 1st, 2026, all of the above mentioned Countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland), will be charged a 10% Tariff on any and all goods sent to the United States of America. On June 1st, 2026, the Tariff will be increased to 25%.

The German government spokesperson stated that Chancellor Friedrich Merz will discuss several issues with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Berlin next Tuesday, including the return of Syrian refugees to their country.

Berlin confirms the release of three Germans detained in Venezuela: "It's a step in the right direction"

Germany may send a small Bundeswehr advance team to Greenland as early as this week, with the effort reportedly coordinated via Copenhagen rather than NATO structures - BILD reports

Italian, Saksan, Ranskan, Kanadan ja Britannian johtajat hakevat Yhdysvaltain presidentin henkilökohtaista tukea Ukrainan turvallisuustakuille - FT

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday he assumes Iran's leadership is in its "final days and weeks" as it faces widespread protests

Germany's Merz says he shares Trump's security concerns about Greenland and wants a NATO-based solution, not confrontation. "We share the American concerns that this part of Denmark needs to be better protected I hope that we will reach a mutually acceptable solution within NATO”

Bloomberg News: Lufthansa plans to resume flights to Iran this week despite protests

Iran's ambassadors to Britain, Germany, and France condemned what they called "foreign interference in Iran's internal affairs."

Germany Chancellor: We are deeply concerned about reports of violence by Iranian security forces, and strongly condemn the killing of protestors. @EmmanuelMacron, @Keir_Starmer and I urge the Iranian authorities to refrain from violence, and to uphold the fundamental rights of Iran’s citizens

German FM: "I condemn the excessive use of force against peaceful demonstrators and urge Iran’s rulers to adhere to their international obligations."

Kanadan pääministeri Carney keskusteli Saksan liittokanslerin Merzin kanssa euroatlanttisen turvallisuuden vahvistamisesta, Ukrainan tukemisesta vankoilla takuilla ja Tanskan – mukaan lukien Grönlannin – itsemääräämisoikeuden puolustamisesta. He keskustelivat myös arktisen alueen turvallisuudesta ja Kanadan ja Saksan välisen yhteistyön syventämisestä tekoälyn, puolustuksen, kriittisten mineraalien ja energian aloilla.

Saksan liittokansleri Merz: Saksa ottaa vastuun Ukrainan ja koko mantereen turvallisuudesta

German federal prosecutors launch terrorism investigation after suspected arson caused Berlin blackout, affecting power supplies to tens of thousands of homes and businesses

Saksan ulkoministeri Johann Wadephul: Tanska on Naton jäsen, Nato puolustaa periaatteessa myös Grönlantia

German police are investigating more than 250 individuals believed to have exchanged criminal content online

Senator Iris Spranger has declared a state of emergency in connection with the power outage in Berlin. This means that declaring a state of emergency facilitates the enlistment of third-party support. Assistance forces, such as the German Armed Forces, the Federal Police, and aid organizations, can be more easily deployed to provide the fastest and best possible assistance to those affected.

Berlin expresses its concern about the situation in Venezuela, which it is watching very closely.